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November 16, 2025

USA Today

Will You Get $2,000 Tariff Dividend?

President Donald Trump's 2025 proposal aims to redistribute tariff revenues to taxpayers as rebate checks, targeting net-income taxpayers to boost middle-income households and stimulate economic growth, pending congressional approval.
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Politico

Admit It: Newsom Is 2028 Frontrunner

California Gov. Gavin Newsom discusses his potential 2028 presidential bid, focusing on climate change, economic inequality, and healthcare reform, while highlighting achievements in renewable energy and housing.
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Science Focus

Top 25 Ideas of 21st Century

Leading experts highlight breakthroughs like SpaceX's reusable rockets, which have cut launch costs dramatically, among the 25 most significant ideas of the 21st century.
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Forbes

Greene Blames Trump for Threats

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene accuses President Donald Trump of inciting threats against her following his harsh criticisms, sparking a public feud over issues like the Epstein files and party loyalty.
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Axios

Israel Wants F-35 Sale Conditioned

Israel supports U.S. F-35 sales to Saudi Arabia, contingent on full normalization of relations, as discussed between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Trump amid regional security concerns.
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Study Finds

Filler Words Signal Decline

Increased use of filler words like 'um' and 'uh' may indicate cognitive decline, suggesting that speech patterns could be a tool for early detection of cognitive changes.
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CNBC

Disney Returns to YouTube TV

Google and Disney have reached a deal to restore Disney-owned channels, including ESPN and ABC, to YouTube TV after a brief blackout, enhancing the platform's offerings for subscribers.
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LAist

SoCal Is Soaked

A strong storm is impacting Southern California with heavy rain, prompting flood watches and evacuation warnings in areas affected by recent wildfires, while raising concerns of flash floods and debris flows.
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